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Review
. 2024 Mar 14;17(1):41.
doi: 10.1186/s12245-024-00607-3.

Emergency airway management in resource limited setting

Gbolahan Olatunji  1 , Emmanuel Kokori  1 , Nicholas Aderinto  2 , Mohammed Alsabri Hussein Alsabri  3
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Review

Emergency airway management in resource limited setting

Gbolahan Olatunji et al. Int J Emerg Med. .

Abstract

Background: Emergency airway management in resource-limited settings presents multifaceted challenges due to shortages in essential medical resources, healthcare professionals, and infrastructure.

Methods: We conducted a literature search using keywords "Emergency Airway Management" "Low Resource" "Africa" "Asia" from databases such as Pubmed, and Google Scholar, from where we extracted relevant literature for our study.

Findings: These limitations resulted in delayed interventions, suboptimal care, and higher complication rates during intubation procedures. However, innovative solutions have emerged to address these challenges, including cost-effective airway management devices and training programs tailored for non-medical personnel. Capacity building and local empowerment are critical components of improving emergency airway management in these settings. Additionally, advocating for policy support and investment in healthcare infrastructure is essential to ensure access to essential equipment and adequate staffing. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing networks among healthcare professionals and organisations are pivotal in disseminating best practices and advancing healthcare delivery in resource-limited regions.

Conclusion: Future efforts should focus on tailored training programs, rigorous research, innovative device development, telemedicine solutions, sustainable capacity building, and advocacy to enhance emergency airway management in resource-limited settings.

Keywords: Emergency airway management; Resource-limited settings.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

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